Aging Studies, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science degree program in Aging Studies focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences. It includes instruction through a multidisciplinary approach to develop, transmit, and apply gerontology knowledge to current and future issues of our aging society. With a Bachelor’s degree in Aging Studies, students are prepared for graduate study, whereby they may assume administrative and research positions. Also, a Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for employment in community and government agencies, retirement communities, and the aging network of agencies.

Major Requirements

A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all major courses. Refer to the Vertical Curriculum.

Aging Studies : Total Semester Hours = 120

Freshman Year

First Semester

FC 110 - Freshman Seminar I ^GE
EN 131 - College English I ^GE *
MAT 131 - Liberal Arts Mathematics ^GE
BI 131 - General Biology (General Education Requirement) ^GE
RELI 110 - Understanding Faith ^GE
SO 131 - Introduction to Sociology

Total: 16

Second Semester

FC 111 - Freshman Seminar II ^GE
EN 132 - College English II ^GE
MAT 132 - College Mathematics ^GE
ES 130 - Environmental Science ^GE
HI 130 - African American History ^GE
PE - Health and Wellness ^GE

Total: 14

Sophomore Year

First Semester

EN 240 - Advanced Composition ^GE
PS 231 - General Psychology
HU - Humanities ^GE
GR 231 - Intro. Gerontology
SS - Sophomore Seminar: Leadership ^GE
ML 131 - Modern Language ^GE

Total: 16

Second Semester

GR 240 - Social & Cultural Aspects of Aging
SC 230 - Introduction to Effective Oral Communication
PS 236 - Developmental Psychology
GR 230 - Nutrition in Health and Disease
ML 132 - Modem Language ^GE

Total: 14

Junior Year

First Semester

GR 310 - Cellular Aspects of Age
POL 301 - Aging and Political Systems
SS 239 - Statistics for Social Science Research
RP 230 - Ethics ^GE
HI 338 - Recent History of the United States-1929 to Present
JS - Junior Seminar: Entrepreneurship ^GE

Total: 15

Second Semester

GR 335 - Minority Aging
GR 340 - Organization & Management
GR 350 - Seminar in Gerontology I
PS 330 - Social Psychology
PS 325 - Abnormal Psychology

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

GR 492 - Gerontology Research & Planning
GR 380 - End of Life Issues
RP 434 - Death and Immortality
GR 390 - Psychology of Aging or
PS 441 - Psychology of Aging
POL 338 - Administration of Social Services

Total: 15

Second Semester

GR 490 - Ger. Practicum (6 hours required)
GR 499 - Senior Seminar
GR 420 - Seminar in Gerontology Il
Gerontology Elective

Total: 15

Notes:

GE = General Education

*Based on your placement testing scores, these courses may require prerequisites which may extend the number of semesters needed to complete degree requirements. These prerequisites do not count towards the degree for graduation.

**MARCHING BAND MEMBERS ONLY, MUST substitute PE Activity with MUB 110 Marching Band .

**ROTC MEMBERS ONLY, substitute PE Activity with MY 104 Basic Military Science and MYL 104 MY 104 Basic Military Science Lab . (ROTC)